Why are our fingers different lengths?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey…
If you flirt with an AI companion, does that count as cheating?
AI romantic companions — digital agents that can text, speak, flirt and are always available…
China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered
On Monday, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in…
How to create the blackest black ever known – from nature to nanotechnology
Achieving the blackest of blacks has been one of humanity’s enduring challenges. It is a…
What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works
Job searching has never been more accessible — or more confusing. Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed…
Embryo fossil found in South Africa is world’s oldest proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs
Between 280 and 200 million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually…
Are we finally about to get decent wifi on trains and planes?
Wifi on the go is often unreliable – on buses, trains and, increasingly, planes. Whether…
Should Australia pause building new data centres? We asked 5 experts
At first glance a data centre looks like a bland, boring warehouse. But these buildings,…
the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition
The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the…